Another Hospitalization – NEBH

Well, the Hildebrands have been back in their other residence, Northeast Baptist Hospital, since Saturday. Ray became quite ill and was transported by ambulance.

Ray has had a very difficult time, with more than one serious health issue, but fortunately, thanks to Drs. Mallott and Do, and the fine nursing care in CVU, he is trying to rally. He stopped eating, which has never happened in all his 69 years, so that created a new issue.

On Sunday evening, my beloved surrogate mother, Ruby Gilmore, passed away at Odyssey Hospice and that contributed to the pain of the week. We were all as ready as one can be in such a situation, but that did not ease our grief. She certainly graced the Hildebrand family with many years of love and joy. Her loss will long be felt.

To further complicate matters, I began getting ill on Monday and today I was so sick I could hardly hold my head up. To the rescue came Dr. Mallott with his trusty prescription pad and I am beginning to feel alive again.

The ADA modifications to our home have been completed and it is beautiful. May Contractor did an incredible job and I am very excited about it and anxious to take Ray home where his disabilities can be more easily dealt with. To those who made this possible, we thank you.

We are anxious to return home to Albert, our Golden Retriever, and Rayne, our Ragdoll cat. Ray is longing to return to therapy and getting back on the road to becoming more independent. I am anxious to return to work and my routine. These setbacks take a toll in many ways, not just physically, but emotionally as well.

To those who have called and written about the lack of updates on the blog, this is the reason why. To T J, I’ve kept your email for future reference and I thank you.

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Suzanne Hildebrand, is the widow of retired SAPD Detective, retired District Attorney Criminal Investigator and Live Oak Mayor Ray Hildebrand who suffered a massive stroke in 2008 and died on July 23, 2010. Suzanne is the founder of MADD in Texas, was appointed to serve on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Education (TCLEOSE) by Governor Bill Clements, and currently serves on the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke appointed by Governor Rick Perry. She also served on the Bexar County Jail Population Committee. While Suzanne’s main passion is stroke care and issues, her blog also addresses patient care, grief, political issues and items of general interest.